2002 DODGE RAM display

(2) Engage license plate lamp wire connector to
body wire harness.
(3) Install screws attaching license plate panel to
cargo box.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
MARKER LAMP
REMOVAL
Individual lamps may be replaced by removing the
lamp from the light bar. Using a flat blade screw-
driver, carefully pry lamp to disengage clips attach-
ing ID lamp to retainer.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove four screws attaching rear ID lamps to
tailgate (Fig. 23).
(3) Separate ID lamps from tailgate.
(4) Disengage ID lamp wire connector from body
wire harness.
(5) Separate ID lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position ID lamp on vehicle.
(2) Engage ID lamp wire connector to body wire
harness.
(3) Install screws attaching rear ID lamps to tail-
gate.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The multi-function switch is secured with two
screws to the left side of the upper steering column
housing at the top of the steering column, just below
the steering wheel (Fig. 24). The only visible parts of
the multi-function switch are the control stalk that
extends through a dedicated opening in the left side
of the upper steering column shrouds, and the haz-
ard warning switch push button that protrudes
through an opening in the upper steering column
shroud on the top of the steering column. The
remainder of the switch, its mounting provisions, and
its electrical connections are all concealed beneath
the steering column shrouds. The multi-function
switch control stalk has both nomenclature and
International Control and Display Symbol graphics
applied to it, which identify its many functions. An
International Control and Display Symbol icon for
ªHazard Warningº is applied to the top of the hazard
warning switch push button.
The switch housing and its controls are constructed
of molded black plastic. A single connector receptacle
with up to twenty-four terminals is located on the
back of the switch housing and connects the switch
to the vehicle electrical system through a take out
and connector of the instrument panel wire harness.
The connector receptacle also has a threaded recep-
tacle for a screw, which secures the wire harness con-
nector to the switch connector receptacle.
The multi-function switch supports the following
functions and features:
Fig. 23 Rear Identification Lamps
1 - BUMPER
2 - SCREW
3 - TAILGATE MARKER LAMPS
4 - TAILGATE
Fig. 24 Multi-Function Switch
1 - WINDSHIELD WASHER BUTTON
2 - CONTROL STALK
3 - HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
4 - WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL
5 - MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
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LICENSE PLATE LAMP UNIT (Continued)

MESSAGE SYSTEMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
DESCRIPTION..........................1
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
CALIBRATION.........................4
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
VARIATION ADJUSTMENT................4
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
DEMAGNETIZING......................5
REMOVAL
OVERHEAD CONSOLE REMOVAL.........6
DISASSEMBLY
OVERHEAD CONSOLE DISASSEMBLY......7
ASSEMBLY
OVERHEAD CONSOLE ASSEMBLY........8
INSTALLATION
OVERHEAD CONSOLE INSTALLATION......8SPECIAL TOOLS
OVERHEAD CONSOLE SPECIAL TOOL.....9
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION............................9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COMPASS
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER.................10
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................12
OPERATION...........................12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR...............12
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................13
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
DESCRIPTION
Three different overhead console units are avail-
able factory-installed options on this model, base,
premium and premium with vehicle theft security.
The base overhead console unit features a garage
door opener storage bin, a sunglasses storage bin and
two reading and courtesy lamps. The premium over-
head console has all of the features of the base unit,
but adds a compass mini-trip computer and/or vehi-
cle theft security LED. See the owner's manual in
the vehicle glove box for more information on the fea-
tures, use and operation of all of the overhead con-
sole components and systems. Refer toOverhead
Consolein the Contents of Wiring Diagrams for
complete circuit diagrams.
The premium overhead console (Fig. 1) includes
two front-mounted reading and courtesy lamps, a
garage door opener storage bin, and a sunglasses
storage bin. The premium overhead console includesa compass mini-trip computer. The base overhead
console uses the same overhead console housing, but
has a computer cover plug installed in place of the
compass mini-trip computer display module lens and
push buttons.
The rear of the overhead console is secured to two
rear mounting holes in the inner roof panel by two
plastic hook formations that are integral to the over-
head console housing. The front of the overhead con-
sole is secured to the two front mounting holes of the
inner roof panel by two plastic latches that are inte-
gral to the overhead console housing. A single electri-
cal connection joins the overhead console wire
harness to the roof wire harness for both the base
and premium overhead console units.
Following are general descriptions of the major
components used in the overhead console. See the
owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more
information on the use and operation of the various
overhead console features.
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER STORAGE BIN
A compartment near the front of the overhead con-
sole is designed to hold most garage door opener
remote control transmitters. The transmitter is
mounted within the compartment with an adhesive-
backed hook and loop fastener patch and, when the
compartment is closed, a push button in the center of
the compartment door is depressed to actuate the
transmitter.
A transmitter mounting kit including the adhesive-
backed hook and loop fastener material is available
for service. The garage door opener storage bin door
and the push button with three assorted length
adapter pegs are also available for service replace-
ment.
The garage door opener storage compartment door
is opened by pressing the integral latch towards the
front of the vehicle. When the compartment door is
opened, the push button unit is removed from the
compartment by squeezing the latch tabs and pulling
the unit downward. With the push button removed,
the garage door opener can be installed in the com-
partment using the adhesive-backed hook and loop
fastener material provided.
With the transmitter mounted in the storage bin,
adapter pegs located on the garage door opener push
button unit are selected and mounted on one of two
posts on the back side of the push button. The com-
bination of the adapter peg length and the push but-
ton post location must be suitable to depress the
button of the transmitter when the push button in
the center of the garage door opener storage bin door
is depressed. When the proper combination has been
selected, the push button is reinstalled in the com-
partment and the compartment door is closed.
SUNGLASS STORAGE BIN
A sunglasses storage bin is included in the over-
head console. The storage bin is located near the rear
of the overhead console and is held in the closed posi-
tion by a latch that is integral to the storage bin
door. The interior of the bin is lined with a foam rub-
ber padding material to protect the sunglasses from
being scratched. Dampening springs that are located
on the back of the overhead console reading andcourtesy lamp housing contact the hinges of the sun-
glasses storage bin for a smooth opening action.
The sunglasses storage bin and door unit is avail-
able for service replacement. The hinge dampening
springs are serviced as a unit with the overhead con-
sole reading and courtesy lamp housing.
The sunglasses storage bin is opened by pressing
the latch on the rear edge of the door towards the
front of the vehicle, then pulling the bin downward to
the open position. The integral latch on the sun-
glasses bin door will automatically engage when the
bin is closed. See the owner's manual in the vehicle
glove box for more information on the use and oper-
ation of the sunglasses storage bin.
COMPASS
While in the compass/temperature mode, the com-
pass will display the direction in which the vehicle is
pointed using the eight major compass headings
(Examples: north is N, northeast is NE), along with
the outside ambient temperature. When the compass
unit is placed in the compass/compass in degrees
mode, the compass will display the direction the
vehicle is heading using the eight major compass
headings and in degrees (0 to 359 degrees). North is
0 degrees, East is 90 degrees, South is 180 degrees
and West is 270 degrees. It will not display the head-
ings in minutes or seconds.
The self-calibrating compass unit requires no
adjusting in normal use. The compass unit will com-
pensate for magnetism the body of the vehicle may
acquire during normal use. However, avoid placing
anything magnetic directly on the roof of the vehicle.
Magnetic mounts for an antenna, a repair order hat,
or a funeral procession flag can exceed the compen-
sating ability of the compass unit if placed on the
roof panel. If the vehicle roof should become magne-
tized, the demagnetizing and calibration procedures
found in this group may be required to restore proper
compass operation.
THERMOMETER
The thermometer displays the outside ambient
temperature in whole degrees. The temperature dis-
play can be changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius
1 - SUNGLASSES STORAGE BIN
2 - GARAGE DOOR OPENER STORAGE BIN DOOR
3 - COMPUTER LENS OR COVER PLUG
4 - HOOK AND LOOP FASTENER
5 - SECURITY INDICATOR LAMP
6 - COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER MODULE
7 - SCREW (3)
8 - SCREW (4)
9 - BULB HOLDERS10 - SWITCHES
11 - WIRE HARNESS
12 - SPRINGS (2)
13 - READING AND COURTESY LAMP HOUSING
14 - REFLECTORS
15 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE HOUSING
16 - LENSES
17 - BUMPER
18 - GARAGE DOOR OPENER PUSH BUTTON
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)

using the U.S./Metric push button. The displayed
temperature is not an instant reading of conditions,
but an average temperature. It may take the ther-
mometer display several minutes to respond to a
major temperature change, such as driving out of a
heated garage into winter temperatures.
When the ignition switch is turned to the Off posi-
tion, the last displayed temperature reading stays in
the thermometer unit memory. When the ignition
switch is turned to the On position again, the ther-
mometer will display the memory temperature if the
engine coolant temperature is above about 43É C
(109É F). If the engine coolant temperature is below
about 43É C (109É F), the thermometer will display
the actual temperature sensed by the ambient tem-
perature sensor. The thermometer temperature dis-
play update interval varies with the vehicle speed;
therefore, if the temperature reading seems inaccu-
rate, drive the vehicle for at least three minutes
while maintaining a speed of 48 kilometers-per-hour
(30 miles-per-hour) or higher.
The thermometer function is supported by an
ambient temperature sensor. The sensor is mounted
outside the passenger compartment near the front
and center of the vehicle, and is hard wired to the
module. The ambient temperature sensor is available
as a separate service item.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
CALIBRATION
CAUTION: Do not place any external magnets, such
as magnetic roof mount antennas, in the vicinity of
the compass. Do not use magnetic tools when ser-
vicing the overhead console.
The electronic compass unit features a self-cali-
brating design, which simplifies the calibration pro-
cedure. This feature automatically updates the
compass calibration while the vehicle is being driven.
This allows the compass unit to compensate for small
changes in the residual magnetism that the vehicle
may acquire during normal use. If the compass read-
ings appear to be erratic or out of calibration, per-
form the following calibration procedure. Also, new
service replacement compass mini-trip computer
modules must have their compass calibrated using
this procedure. Do not attempt to calibrate the com-
pass near large metal objects such as other vehicles,
large buildings, or bridges; or, near overhead or
underground power lines.
(1) Start the engine. If the compass/temperature
data is not currently being displayed, momentarily
depress and release the Step push button to stepthrough the display options until you have reached
the compass/temperature display.
(2) Depress both the U.S./Metric and the Step
push buttons at the same time for more than six sec-
onds, until ªCALº appears in the display, then release
both push buttons. The ªCALº in the display indi-
cates that the compass is in the calibration mode.
(3) Drive the vehicle on a level surface, at least
fifty feet away from large metal objects and power
lines, in all four compass directions, such as driving
around a city block several times or driving in two to
three complete circles at a slow to medium speed.
(4) When the calibration is successfully completed,
ªCALº will disappear from the display and normal
compass mini-trip computer operation will resume.
NOTE: If the ªCALº message remains in the display,
either there is excessive magnetism near the com-
pass, or the unit is faulty. Repeat the calibration
procedure at least one more time.
NOTE: If the wrong direction is still indicated in the
compass display, the area selected for calibration
may be too close to a strong magnetic field. Repeat
the calibration procedure in another location.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
VARIATION ADJUSTMENT
Compass variance, also known as magnetic decli-
nation, is the difference in angle between magnetic
north and true geographic north. In some geographic
locations, the difference between magnetic and geo-
graphic north is great enough to cause the compass
to give false readings. If this problem occurs, the
compass variance must be set. There are two meth-
ods that can be used to enter this information into
the compass mini-trip computer module. They are
the zone method and the direct method.
ZONE METHOD
(1) Using the Variance Settings map, find your
geographic location and note the zone number (Fig.
2).
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. If
the compass/temperature data is not currently being
displayed, momentarily depress and release the Step
push button to step through the display options until
you have reached the compass/temperature display.
(3) Depress both the U.S./Metric and the Step
push buttons at the same time and hold them down
for more than 100 milliseconds, but not more than
one second. The compass mini-trip computer will
enter the variation adjustment mode and ªVARº
along with the current variance zone will appear in
the display.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)

(4) Momentarily depress and release the Step push
button to step through the zone numbers, until the
zone number for your geographic location appears in
the display.
(5) After five seconds, the displayed zone will auto-
matically be set in the compass mini-trip computer
module memory and normal operation will resume.
(6) Confirm that the correct directions are now
indicated by the compass.
DIRECT METHOD
(1) Turn the vehicle so it is headed in either the
north or south direction. The vehicle must be headed
within 45 degrees of north or south for this procedure
to work. The vehicle may be moving or stationary.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. If
the compass/temperature data is not currently being
displayed, momentarily depress and release the Step
push button to step through the display options until
you have reached the compass/temperature display.
(3) Depress both the U.S./Metric and the Step
push buttons at the same time and hold them down
for more than 100 milliseconds, but not more than
one second. The compass mini-trip computer will
enter the variation adjustment mode and ªVARº
along with the current variance zone will appear in
the display.
(4) Within the next five seconds, momentarily
depress and release the U.S./Metric push button. The
variance zone will automatically be set in the com-pass mini-trip computer module memory and normal
operation will resume.
(5) If the ªVARº in the display flashes twice before
the compass mini-trip computer module resumes nor-
mal operation, the new variance zone setting was not
accepted. Reorient the vehicle so it is headed within
45 degrees of north or south and repeat this proce-
dure.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
DEMAGNETIZING
A degaussing tool (Special Tool 6029) is used to
demagnetize, or degauss, the overhead console for-
ward mounting screw and the roof panel above the
overhead console. Equivalent units must be rated as
continuous duty for 110/115 volts and 60 Hz. They
must also have a field strength of over 350 gauss at 7
millimeters (0.25 inch) beyond the tip of the probe.
To demagnetize the roof panel and the overhead
console forward mounting screw, proceed as follows:
(1) Be certain that the ignition switch is in the Off
position, before you begin the demagnetizing proce-
dure.
(2) Connect the degaussing tool to an electrical
outlet, while keeping the tool at least 61 centimeters
(2 feet) away from the compass unit.
(3) Slowly approach the head of the overhead con-
sole forward mounting screw with the degaussing
tool connected.
Fig. 2 Variance Settings
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)

DISASSEMBLY
OVERHEAD CONSOLE DISASSEMBLY
GARAGE DOOR OPENER STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the overhead console from the head-
liner (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE - REMOVAL).
(3) If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the three
screws that secure the compass mini-trip computer
module to the back side of the overhead console hous-
ing. Move the module aside as needed for access to
the pivot latches that are integral to the overhead
console housing for the garage door opener storage
bin door pivot pins.
(4) Open the garage door opener storage bin door.
(5) From the back side of the of the overhead con-
sole housing, gently pry one of the pivot latches (Fig.
6) forward while pulling the garage door opener stor-
age bin door pivot arm rearward until the pivot pin
is disengaged from the latch. Repeat this step to dis-
engage the second pivot pin from its pivot latch.
(6) From the face side of the overhead console
housing, remove the garage door opener storage bin
door from the storage bin.
SUNGLASS STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the overhead console from the head-
liner (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the four screws that secure the reading
and courtesy lamp housing to the back side of the
overhead console housing. Move the lamp housing
aside as needed for access to the pivot latches that
are integral to the overhead console housing for the
sunglasses storage bin pivot pins.
(3) Open the sunglasses storage bin.
(4) From the back side of the of the overhead con-
sole housing, gently pry one of the pivot latches for-
ward while pulling the sunglasses storage bin pivot
arm rearward until the pivot pin is disengaged from
the latch. Repeat this step to disengage the second
pivot pin from its pivot latch.
(5) From the face side of the overhead console
housing, remove the sunglasses storage bin from the
overhead console.
COMPASS MINI-TRIP LENS
REMOVAL
Overhead consoles equipped with the optional com-
pass mini-trip computer have a lens installed in the
front of the overhead console housing through which
the Vacuum-Fluorescent Display can be viewed. If
the overhead console is not equipped with the com-
pass mini-trip computer option, a plastic cover plug
is installed in the front of the overhead console hous-
ing in place of the lens.
(1) Remove the overhead console from the head-
liner (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE - REMOVAL).
Fig. 5 Overhead Console Remove/Install
1 - HEADLINER
2 - MOUNTING HOOKS
3 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
4 - GARAGE DOOR OPENER STORAGE BIN DOOR
5 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
6 - INNER ROOF PANEL
Fig. 6 Garage Door Opener Storage Bin Door Pivot
Latches
1 - PIVOT LATCHES
2 - COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER MODULE
3 - GARAGE DOOR OPENER STORAGE BIN DOOR PIVOT
ARMS
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)

(2) If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the com-
pass mini-trip computer module from the overhead
console (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD
CONSOLE/COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER -
REMOVAL).
(3) From the back side of the overhead console,
push downward firmly and evenly on the rear of the
trip computer lens to disengage the rear mounting
boss, or the snap features of the cover plug from the
overhead console housing.
(4) From the face of the overhead console, pull the
trip computer lens or the cover plug rearward far
enough to disengage the four forward mounting tabs
from the overhead console housing.
(5) Remove the trip computer lens or the cover
plug from the overhead console housing.
ASSEMBLY
OVERHEAD CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
GARAGE DOOR OPENER STORAGE BIN
INSTALLATION
(1) From the face side of the overhead console
housing, position the garage door opener storage bin
door pivot arms through the openings in the front of
the storage bin.
(2) From the back side of the of the overhead con-
sole housing, align one of the pivot pins of the garage
door opener storage bin door with the pivot latch
integral to the overhead console housing. Press the
pivot arm forward until the pivot pin is engaged in
the latch. Repeat this step to engage the second pivot
pin with its pivot latch.
(3) Close the garage door opener storage bin door.
(4) If the vehicle is so equipped, position the com-
pass mini-trip computer module to the back side of
the overhead console housing. Install and tighten the
three screws that secure the module to the housing.
Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the overhead console onto the headliner
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE -
INSTALLATION).
SUNGLASS STORAGE BIN
INSTALLATION
(1) From the face side of the overhead console
housing, position the sunglasses storage bin pivot
arms through the openings in the front of the storage
bin housing in the overhead console.
(2) From the back side of the of the overhead con-
sole housing, align one of the pivot pins of the sun-
glasses storage bin with the pivot latch integral to
the overhead console housing. Press the pivot armforward until the pivot pin is engaged in the latch.
Repeat this step to engage the second pivot pin with
its pivot latch.
(3) Close the sunglasses storage bin.
(4) Position the reading and courtesy lamp housing
to the back side of the overhead console housing.
Install and tighten the four screws that secure the
lamp housing to the back of the overhead console
housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the overhead console onto the headliner
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE -
INSTALLATION).
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER LENS
INSTALLATION
Overhead consoles equipped with the optional com-
pass mini-trip computer have a lens installed in the
front of the overhead console housing through which
the Vacuum-Fluorescent Display can be viewed. If
the overhead console is not equipped with the com-
pass mini-trip computer option, a plastic cover plug
is installed in the front of the overhead console hous-
ing in place of the lens.
(1) Remove the trip computer lens or the cover
plug onto the overhead console housing.
(2) From the face of the overhead console, push the
trip computer lens or the cover plug forward far
enough to engage the four forward mounting tabs in
the overhead console unit.
(3) From the face of the overhead console, align
the rear mounting boss of the trip computer lens or
the alignment pin of the cover plug with the recepta-
cle in the overhead console housing.
(4) Press firmly and evenly on the rear edge of the
trip computer lens or the cover plug until the rear
mounting boss is fully seated in the receptacle, or the
snap features of the cover plug are fully engaged in
the overhead console housing.
(5) Install the compass mini-trip computer module
onto the overhead console (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE/COMPASS/MINI-TRIP
COMPUTER - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the overhead console onto the headliner
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE -
INSTALLATION).
INSTALLATION
OVERHEAD CONSOLE INSTALLATION
(1) Position the overhead console near the mount-
ing location on the headliner in the vehicle.
(2) Reconnect the roof wire harness connector to
the overhead console wire harness connector.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)

(3) Engage the two mounting hooks on the rear of
the overhead console housing in the mounting holes
in the inner roof panel.
(4) Slide the overhead console forward far enough
to align the two latches on the front of the housing
with their receptacles in the inner roof panel.
(5) Push upward firmly and evenly on the front of
the overhead console until each of the two latches is
fully engaged in its receptacle in the inner roof panel.
(6) Close the garage door opener storage bin door.
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
SPECIAL TOOLS
OVERHEAD CONSOLE SPECIAL TOOL
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP
COMPUTER
DESCRIPTION
The compass mini-trip computer is located in the
premium overhead console on models equipped with
this option. Two compass mini-trip computer units
are available. One unit is used on vehicles not
equipped with the Vehicle Theft Security System
(VTSS) option, and the other is used on vehicles with
the VTSS option. Both compass mini-trip computer
units include the electronic control module, a Vacu-
um-Fluorescent Display (VFD), a compass flux-gate
unit and two push button function switches.
Compass mini-trip computer units for vehicles
equipped with the VTSS include a red Light-Emit-
ting Diode (LED) on their electronic circuit board.
This LED protrudes through the bottom of the lens
on the front of the overhead console unit, and serves
as the security indicator lamp. Refer toSecurity
Indicator Lampin Vehicle Theft/Security Systems
for more information on this feature.
The compass mini-trip computer module contains a
central processing unit and interfaces with other
electronic modules in the vehicle on the Chrysler Col-
lision Detection (CCD) data bus network. The CCD
data bus network allows the sharing of sensor infor-
mation. This helps to reduce wire harness complexity,
reduce internal controller hardware, and reduce com-
ponent sensor current loads. At the same time, thissystem provides increased reliability, enhanced diag-
nostics, and allows the addition of many new feature
capabilities.
The compass mini-trip computer provides several
electronic functions and features. Some of the func-
tions and features that the compass mini-trip com-
puter module supports and/or controls, include the
following display options:
²Compass and temperature- provides the out-
side temperature and one of eight compass readings
to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.
²Compass and compass in degrees- provides
one of eight compass readings to indicate the direc-
tion the vehicle is facing and provides the compass
direction in degrees.
²Trip odometer (ODO)- shows the distance
travelled since the last trip computer reset.
²Average fuel economy (AVG ECO)- shows
the average fuel economy since the last trip computer
reset.
²Instant fuel economy (ECO)- shows the
present fuel economy based upon the current vehicle
distance and fuel used information.
²Distance to empty (DTE)- shows the esti-
mated distance that can be travelled with the fuel
remaining in the fuel tank. This estimated distance
is computed using the average miles-per-gallon from
the last 30 gallons of fuel used.
²Elapsed time (ET)- shows the accumulated
ignition-on time since the last trip computer reset.
²Blank screen- the compass mini-trip VFD is
turned off.
The ambient temperature sensor is hard wired to
the compass mini-trip computer module. Data input
for all other compass mini-trip computer functions,
including VFD dimming level, is received through
CCD data bus messages. The compass mini-trip com-
puter uses its internal programming and all of these
inputs to calculate and display the requested data. If
the data displayed is incorrect, perform the self-diag-
nostic tests as described in this group. If these tests
prove inconclusive, the use of a DRBIIItscan tool
and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual are
recommended for further testing of the compass
mini-trip computer module and the CCD data bus.
The compass mini-trip computer module cannot be
repaired, and is available for service only as a unit. If
faulty or damaged, the complete module must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The compass mini-trip computer only operates with
the ignition switch in the On position. When the igni-
tion switch is turned to the On position, all of the
segments in the compass mini-trip computer VFD
will be turned on for one second, then the display
Degaussing Tool 6029
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)